Incontinence Questions
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How Should I Clean the Skin After Someone With Incontinence Has an Accident?
Use the right supplies and a consistent approach. It's important to get the skin both clean and dry after an incidence of bladder or fecal incontinence. Many older people will need help with this because they lack the mobility to do a thorough job, or they may feel embarrassed and want to dispense with the cleanup quickly and ineffectively... -
What If I Can't Handle Caring for Someone With Incontinence?
Here's the thing about handling incontinence: It's the turning point upon which many caregivers feel they can no longer look after someone at home, and for some good reasons. Incontinence can be frustrating and difficult to deal with. But at the same time, there are many approaches to coping with incontinence... -
What Is Bladder Training?
Bladder training (also called bladder retraining) is a method of learning to regain a measure of control over one's bladder to minimize incontinence. It's usually used by people who have urge incontinence, the type associated with a strong and sudden need to urinate that happens before one can make it safely to a bathroom... -
Is Incontinence a Normal Part of Aging?
Anyone can develop incontinence -- the loss of bladder or bowel control causing leakage -- although certain groups are at higher risk. But it's a myth that incontinence is an expected part of growing older. Incontinence isn't normal; it reflects an underlying problem. Incontinence is a symptom, not a disease... -
How Can I Get an Incontinent Person to Use Adult Diapers?
Your most effective entry point to the subject is through the person's doctor. When the suggestion to use incontinence products comes from him or her, you avoid getting into a battle of wills or an argument -- or being seen as the "bad guy... -
Does Incontinence Ever Clear up on Its Own?
Yes, it's possible for incontinence to reverse itself -- but it depends on the cause. Temporary urinary incontinence can be caused by such situations as a urinary tract infection, constipation, a side effect of a new medication, vaginal irritation, or pregnancy or childbirth. The problem sometimes goes away when the situation clears up... -
How Do I Lessen Embarrassment for an Incontinent Person?
The best response is to show no embarrassment yourself. A direct, matter-of-fact attitude helps the person save face and helps you both deal with the situation rather than focusing on the feelings around it. -
What Causes Urinary Tract Infections Among Older Adults?
Older adults are prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) because they tend to experience certain problems that set people up for this kind of infection. Experts estimate that 25 to 30 percent of all infections in older adults are UTIs. -
How Can Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults Be Prevented?
Since urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults are usually caused by urine that sits longer than normal in the bladder, improving the drainage of the bladder can help reduce incidences of UTIs. -
What's the best way to control odor from urinary incontinence?
Start by checking to make sure that her diapers or incontinence briefs fit her well and aren't leaking. Where does she put the used diapers or briefs after they're soiled? If she hasn't yet bought one, you should recommend that she buy a special bin for soiled diapers, like the one you would use for a baby's diapers; this keeps odor from seeping out... -
How do I get the stains and smell associated with urine out of a recliner?
It's not easy removing urine stains or smell from fabric, including upholstered furniture. You may want to hire a carpet or upholstery-cleaning company, but tell them first what you need, to see if they think they can help. This is a more expensive route, and it may cost almost as much to get a new chair... -
How can we help my father, who has Alzheimer's remember to pull his depends down when using the bathroom?
If your father goes to the bathroom on his own does he need Depends? Have you tried pinning them to his pants so they will go down when he pulls his pants down? Other than that, someone will have to make sure they go to the bathroom with him. Put a bell on the door so that you are aware when he enters the bathroom... -
Is there another solution for incontinence?
In my practice, I have worked with incontinence in both women and men. What I have learned is that it is a very frustrating problem, and can really impact someone's quality of life. Although the drugs/ medications can be helpful, they are not always the best solution for someone's incontinence problem... -
How do I get my grandmother to accept help?
It is wonderful to have such a heartfelt question from a granddaughter. There are many family caregivers who wonder if getting a parent to accept help for incontinece is possible. -
Is it common for rehab facilities to require residents to wear adult diapers for convenience?
In a word - Yes. -
How do we handle incontinence when we're out and about?
I like this question. Incontinence should not keep people at home in this day and age, yet fear of incontinence out of the home is an isolating factor for many. -
How do I get my spouse to stop hiding wet adult diapers?
The answer might be in the question! The phrase, "hiding wet adult diapers," might be like saying hiding her pride. (Or his?) Nowadays, for adults, we have incontinence products or pull ups or special underwear. We don't use diapers for adults... -
What Are the Most Common Causes of Bladder Incontinence in Older Men?
The answer depends on whether the incontinence is temporary (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Common reasons for temporary incontinence include a medication side effect, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, urinary tract infection, and delirium. When the situation changes or is treated, the incontinence tends to end quickly... -
What Are the Most Common Causes of Bladder Incontinence in Older Women?
The answer depends on whether the incontinence is temporary (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Common reasons for temporary incontinence include urinary tract infection, a medication side effect, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, and delirium. When the situation changes or is treated, the incontinence tends to end quickly... -
How Is Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder) Treated?
Several approaches are used to treat urge incontinence (also called overactive bladder), which is the sudden and strong sensation of needing to use the bathroom, followed by a leakage of urine before this can happen. It's more common in older women, but many men are also affected.
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